Sampson Lewkowicz nan Sampson boksè ak fyète anonse siyen an nan pouvwa-pwensonaj Kuben super featherweight Pablo "Menas la Kiben" Vicente nan yon kontra san konte pwomosyonèl.
Vicente, aktyèlman ap viv nan Panama City, Panama, men orijinal soti nan Lahavàn, Kiba, se kounye a klase #10 nan mond lan pa WBC la. Yon ansyen amatè dekore nan ekip vante Kiben Nasyonal la, Vicente (17-1, 15 Ko) vire pwofesyonèl nan 2016 e li te kontinye sispann tout men twa nan opozan pwofesyonèl li yo.
28-zan la pral fè Sampson boksè premye l 'nan Vandredi, Oktòb 29, nan Centro de Convenciones Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Bèl View, nan kay adopte l 'nan Panama City nan yon konfwontasyon 10-wonn kont Ajantin an Javier Herrera (17-4-1, 8 Ko) pou chanpyona WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight.
"Mwen trè kontan ke mwen te genyen yon pwomotè ki ka byen deplase karyè mwen nan Sampson,”Te di Vicente. "Plan nou an se kòmanse goumen nan peyi Etazini an epi kòmanse monte moute nechèl la nan yon chanpyona mondyal. Mwen pral antrene tankou pa janm anvan paske mwen konnen yo te ban mwen opòtinite pou yon lavi yo rive jwenn tout rèv mwen kòm yon avyon de gè. "
Lewkowicz, premye minis scout boksè la, di Vicente pral fè yon gwo adisyon nan estab tout tan-ap grandi l 'yo nan konkiran, kandida ak chanpyon.
"Menas Kiben an pral yon chanpyon nan lemonn,”Te di Lewkowicz. "Li se yon avyon de gè trè fò ak pouvwa ekselan nan konbinezon l ', li nivo a konpetans ou ta atann de yon avyon de gè elit. Nou pral kontinye devlopman l 'ak pouse l' nan batay li bezwen yo vin yon lòt gwo chanpyon soti nan zile a nan Kiba. "
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Tickets for “La Ultima Batalla” (The Last Stand) are available
exclusively via the Inn of the Mountain Gods Website
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Sèt. 13, 2021)– International Boxing Hall of Famer and former three-division world championMarco Antonio Barrerawill return to the ring for the first time in more than a decade when he squares off against former two-time world titleholderDaniel Ponce de Leonnan Samdi, Nov 20, 2021, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico.
Come celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday five days early as these two legendary fighters square off in a six-round welterweight clash and headline an electrifying, eight-fight Tapia Promotions card.
Barrera (67-7, 44 Ko) makes his dramatic comeback four years after being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2017. Ranked by No. 43 among the greatest boxers of all time by ESPN, the “Baby Faced Assassin” has captured world titles across three weight divisions and earned 43 consecutive victories at the onset of his illustrious pro career.
Never one to shy away from an opponent, the pride of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Meksik, has battled many of the sweet science’s finest including fellow Hall of Famers Erik Morales (twa fwa), Johnny Tapia, and Juan Manuel Marquez, as well as future IBOFer Manny Pacquiao, Paulie Ayala, Naseem Hamed, and Amir Kahn.
De Leon (45-7, 35 Ko), nan Chihuahua, Meksik, will make his dramatic return to the famed squared circle for the first time in more than seven years. Fighting out of Huntington Park, Kalifòni., nan 2000 Mexican Olympic team member opened his career with 24 viktwa youn apre lòt, Ki gen ladan 23 pa pentch.
A former two-division world champion, De Leon claimed the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight title in October 2005 and made six successful defenses. Nearly seven years after earning his first world title, the southpaw slugger garnered a second with an eight-round technical decision over Jhonny Gonzalez in September 2012 to claim the World Boxing Council (WBC) kouwòn plum.
In the first of two exciting co-features, undefeated super featherweight contenderAbel Mendoza(30-0, 23 Ko) hopes to keep his perfect record intact and ascend to the upper echelon of the 130-pound division when he takes on fellow El Paso, Texas, brawlerAntonio Escalante (29-11, 20 Ko) nan yon echanj kout zam 10-wonn.
The second co feature pitsJosh “Pitbull” Torres (23-7-2, 14 Ko), returning to Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino against once-beatenSteven “Manos de Oro” Villalobos (15-1-1, 11 Ko) in a welterweight showdown.
Rounding out the card will be a found-round, 270-pound battle royale pitting Streetbeefs standoutsCody Beck akJohnathon Ricemaking their pro debuts, undefeated up-and-comersClinton Chavez(Albuquerque, N.M.), Javier Fernandez(San Antonio, Texas) akAngel Chavez(Sacramento, Kalifòni.) against opponents to be named, akLuis Angel Jimenezof El Paso in his initial pro bout.
Biyèfor the thrilling eight-fight extravaganza promoted by Tapia Promotions start at $75 and are on sale exclusively viahttps://innofthemountaingods.com
MONTREAL (Septanm 13, 2021) — A great World Boxing Council (WBC) World Championship fight will officially come to fruition on October 22nd, in the bewitching atmosphere of L’Olympia de Montréal, a renovated venue that has kept its captivating cachet. Those who will have the privilege of being there will attend a colorful show in an exceptional environment that they will not soon forget.
For the first time in history, the WBC Bridgerweight title, anba 224 liv, will be on the line. Adopted Quebecer and WBC No. 1 contender for the vacant WBC title, Oscar "Kaboom" Rivas (27-1, 19KO) will face American and No. 3 rated Bryant Jennings (24-4, 14KO), nan Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This is a major clash for the two fighters and their careers, which promises to be a risky, hotly contested contest. After all, the winner will become the monarch of this new division. This grand and historic showdown marks the return of American television to Canada for the first time since December 2018, as ESPN + retained the broadcast rights to the fight in the United States. Nan total, this prestigious gala will also be broadcast live in nearly 50 peyi.
Rivas was ranked among the world’s top 5 heavyweights when he was selected as the No. 1 contender in the WBC’s newly created division. In his last fight this past March, he easily disposed of Sylvera Louis by retirement in the 3rd round. Anplis de sa, boxing fans remember the fight delivered by “Kaboom” in England on July 20, 2019, against Britain’s Dillian Whyte (25-1, 18KO), in his previous outing. Rivas lost by close decision, even though he knocked his opponent down in the 9th round. The loss was very bitter, especially when it became known that Whyte had allegedly tested positive for illegal substances before the fight without BBBofC intervention.
This will be the second clash between Jennings and Rivas, who fought an extremely contested duel in January 2019, nan Verona, New York. Also broadcast by ESPN +, Rivas-Jennings I was virtually even after 11 jij. At the start of the last round, Rivas attacked with an aggressive and intense push to send the American to the floor, and subsequently forced the referee to end the hostilities. Depi lè sa a, the Philadelphia boxer has been calling for a rematch.
Jennings has fought one fight since his first fight with Rivas, a decision loss to Rio Olympics silver medalist and mandatory world contender to champion Anthony Joshua, Joe Joyce (13-0, 12KO). Jennings is the only one to have crossed the line against the British giant. The scores of 115-112, 118-119 ak 117-110 indicate that Jennings managed to win several rounds in this match, despite it being held in Joyce’s backyard in London.
A total of 6 boxing matches are planned for this magnificent evening.
The return of the charismatic Sébastien Bouchard (19-2, 8KO) is confirmed, He will be back in the ring for the second time in 2021, after suffering a major injury against Ayaz Hussain in Quebec in 2019.
Alexandre Roberge (1-1) and Francis Charbonneau (3-1, 1KO) caused a stir March 16th in their 6-round confrontation, which was won by Charbonneau via split decision. The two young boxers will pick up where they left off with another 6-round fight.
The evening’s other fights will be announced later this week.
The Oct. 22nd evènman, presented in association with Mise-O-Jeu, will mark the 49th world Championship fight promoted by GYM since its founding in 2004.
Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, Septanm 18, nan 10:00 a.m. AK liticketmaster.ca. For group orders, contact GYM at 514-383-0666 extension # 5, oswa pa Hamelininfo@groupeyvonmichel.ca.
BOSTON (Septanm 13, 2021) – Due to fighter demand, Vertex Promotions has added a show on Friday night, Septanm 24, the night before its previously announced “Fight Night on the Charles at Moseley’s II,” on Saturday night, Septanm 25, at Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts.
“Fight Night On The Charles at Mosley’s II & III”, as well as a USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur card Saturday afternoon (Sèt. 25) – 2021 New England Championships — at the same venue, will all be hosted by Vertex Promotions.
“Coming off our successful first show on July 31st,” Vertex promoter Dave Clark said. “we decided to promote another show on September 25that Moseley’s. There’s a lot of local talent in this region and we want to try to keep them as active as we can, but we were contacted by some many boxers who wanted to compete on our September 25thcard that we are promoting back-to-back shows on consecutive nights at the same venue, Mosley On The Charles. We’re excited about ‘Fight Night on the Charles at Mosley’s II & III’ and look forward to the rare challenge of promoting two nights in a row at Mosley’s”
Undefeated ABF American West and NBA Continental champion, 23-year-old Albany (NY) welterweight RayJay “The Destroyer” Bermudez (13-0, 10 Ko) was scheduled to headline the originally announced Sept. 25th montre, but he has been moved to Friday night’s main event in the 8-round lightweight match versus Uganda-native Philip “The Hunter” Adyaka (7-15, 4 Ko), who is fighting out of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The 8-round, co-featured event finds California bantamweight Rocco “So Cal Kid” Santomauro (21-1, 6 Ko), the former ABF Continental Americas Super Flyweight Champion, fighting and opponent to be determined. This fight will mark the first for Santomauro east of Las Vegas. Rising prospect Francis “Frank The Tank” Hogan (7-0, 7 Ko) puts his perfect pro record on the line in a 6-round Special Middleweight Attraction against Rakim Johnson (6-13-1, 5 Ko). Representing Weymouth, MA, Hogan is the reigning New Hampshire super welterweight champion, as well as a 2019 New England Golden Gloves gold medalist.
Worcester heavyweight Bryan Daniels, a 2-time New England Golden Gloves champion, faces Larry “Hit Man” Pryor (14-24, 8 Ko) in a 6-round bout, while Providence (RI) middleweight Anthony Conception (7-0-1, 6 Ko) meets Lenwood “Mr. Composure” Dozier (10-26-3, 5 Ko) in a 6-rounder.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard, each in 4-round matches, is Malden, MA light heavyweight Alex Rivera (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Tomi Archambault (1-13, 1 KO), New Bedford, MA middleweight Drew “Tomahawk” Dwelly (2-2-0, 2 Ko) vs. Lashawn Alcocks (1-10), ak 2019 Irish Elite Championship gold medalist Thomas O’Toole will make his pro debut vs. TBA.
Saturday night’s card will be headlined by undefeated welterweight prospect Adrian “Tonka” Sosa (11-0, 9 Ko) nan Lawrence (MA), in an 8-round bout versus his Mexican opponent, Danny “Venado” Flores (15-24-1, 8 Ko).
Undefeated welterweight prospect James “The Slim Reaper” Perella (8-0, 5 Ko), fighting out of Mansfield, Massachusetts, throws down with another Mexican fighter, Isias Martin Cardona Gonzales (26-22, 18 Ko), in the 6-round co-featured event. The highly popular Perella is a 4-time USA New England Championships and 4-time New England Golden Gloves Champion. The popular fighter returns in the 6-round co-featured event.
Undefeated super featherweight Daniel “G.D.F.E.” Bailey (7-0, 4 Ko), fighting out of Tampa (FL), will make his New England debut against TBA in a 4-rounder. A 4-time U.S. Army and 2012 Ringside National champion, Bailey is the cousin of multiple world champion Randall Bailey. Another promising prospect, Weymouth, MA junior welterweight Eric “Gladiator” Goff (3-0, 2 Ko), and Dorchester (MA) featherweight Troy Anderson, Jr. (1-0, 1 KO), yon 2016 Rocky Marciano chanpyona chanpyon, will be in action in 4-round bouts versus TBAs. Manti (MA) light heavyweight James Perkins (5-0-1, 4 Ko) takes on Trevor Ollison (0-2-1) in a 4-rounder. Cards are subject to change.
Tickets for both shows are on sale for $95.00 (row 1), $85.00 (2ndrow), $65.00 (3rdrow), $55.00 (admisyon jeneral) ak $45.00 (standing room). Contact any of the competing fighters to purchase tickets, limited availability at the door.
Pòt yo ap louvri nan 7 pm. ET with the first bout scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on both evenings.
Saturday afternoon’s (2-5 pm. ET.) amateur show will require a separate admission ($20.00 pou chak moun) on sale at the door.
(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr, Bobby Cassidy, Sr, and brother/son Chris Cassidy (boxing photographer)
NEW YORK (Septanm 9, 2021) – Long Island journalist/producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr. will join his father, Bobby Cassidy, Sr, in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF). Originally scheduled for April 19, 2019, the induction dinner was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions untilDimanch apremidi, Septanm 19 (12:30-5:30 p.m. AK), once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
The 28-member Class of 2019 will be honored at the ninth NYSBHOF induction dinner, ki patwone pa Ring 8. There will not be a Class of 2021 due to pandemic.
New York City guidelines mandates all attendees must be vaccinated to attend indoor events.
Bobby Cassidy, Sr. (2013) ak Jr. are the fourth son and father tandem inducted into the NYSBHOF, men premye konbinezon boksè/jounalis la. The others are boxers Floyd and Tracy Patterson, executive administrators Bobby and Murray Goodman, and referees Arthur, Sr. and Arthur Mercante, Jr.
“It’s quite an honor to be inducted into the same Hall of Fame as my da.” Bobby, Jr. di. “He’s the one responsible for my love of boxing. The sport of boxing provides us with so many rich stories. It’s been a privilege to cover the sport.”
Bobby, Jr. has worked in boxing in various roles for Newsday during the past quarter-century. He started covering boxing in 1987, when he started as a reporter for The Ring magazine, and Bobby has written about boxing for Newsday, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, ESPN.com, British Boxing News and Ringside Seat Magazine. During the course of his decorated writing career, Cassidy has worked more than 200 world title fights and covered a Who’s Who of boxing, including stars such as “Sugar” Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearn’s Mike Tyson, Evandè Olifil, George Foreman, Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar de la oya, Felix Trinidad, Roy Jones, Jr, Bernard Hopkins, Errol Spence, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Vasily Lomachenko.
The Cassidy’s father-son bond led Bobby, Jr. to write the play, “Kid Shamrock,” based on his father’s life, which was produced Off Broadway four times from 2007 to 2012. He has worked in Newsday’s multimedia department for the last 12 years and produced numerous award-winning documentaries for Newsday.
Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include three-time World light heavyweight title challenger Jorge Ahumada (42-8-2, 22 Ko), nan Woodside, Queens pa chemen Ajantin; (1975-78) WBC super featherweight World Champion Alfredo “El Salsero” Escalera (53-14-3, 31 Ko), nan vil Nouyòk pa mwayen Pòtoriko; WBC super featherweight World title challenger Freddie “The Pitbull” Liberatore (20-4-1, 11 Ko), nan Bayside, Queens; WBC middleweight World Champion and four-time New York Golden Gloves winner Dennis “The Magician” Milton (16-5-1, 5 Ko), nan Bronx; World heavyweight title challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves winner Lou Savarese (46-7, 38 Ko), nan Greenwood Lake; and WBA super middleweight title World title challenger Merqui “El Corombo” Sosa (34-9-2, 27 Ko), nan Brooklyn pa chemen Repiblik Dominikèn.
Posthumous participants being inducted are Brooklyn welterweight Soldier Bartfield (51-29-8, 33 Ko), ki te goumen yon rapòte 55 chanpyon nan lemonn; Bronx middleweight Steve Belloise (95-13-3, 59 Ko); NYSAC ak chanpyon mondyal ki lejè (1925) Jimmy Goodrich (85-34-21 (12 Ko), nan Buffalo; World heavyweight title challenger Tami Mauriello (82-13-1, 60 Ko), nan Bronx; WBA chanpyon mondyal pwa mwayen limyè (1982-83) and four-consecutive New York Golden Gloves titlist Davey “Sensational” Moore (18-5, 14 Ko), nan Bronx; and World lightweight champion Freddie “The Welsh Wizard” Welch (74-5-7, 34 Ko), nan Vil Nouyòk pa fason pou Wales.
Joining Cassidy, Jr. among the living non-participants heading into the NYSBHOF are Oneida judge Don Ackerman, Vle li, Buffalo manager Rick Glaser, Rockaway Beach journalist Jack Hirsch, Bronx boksè difizyon Max Kellerman, Orangeburg judge Julie Lederman, Hyde Park referee Ron Lipton, and Staten Island/Catskill trainer Kevin Rooney.
Posthumous non-participant inductees are Ardsley ringside physician/NY Medical Director Dr. William Lathan, Brooklyn’s Ring Magazine editor Lester Bromberg, New York City sportswriter Dan Daniel, Brooklyn’s Gleason’s Gym founder Bobby Gleason, Sunnyside, Queens boxing writer Flash Gordan, Manhattan journalist A.J. Cheri, Long Island City’s NYSBHOF co-founder Tony Mazzarella and New York City manager Dan Morgan.
There are a number of other firsts regarding some Class of 2020 enskripsyon yo: husband-wife Dr. William and Melvina Lathan (klas nan 2018), and daughter-father Julie and Harold (klas nan 2012) Lederman.
Welch is going into the NYSBHOF as a boxer, men li tou jere klas parèy nan 2020 enskripsyon Goodrich.
Chak patisipan ki asiste a pral resevwa yon senti ki fèt sou fason pou siyifye endiksyon li nan NYSBHOF..
Nan 2020 entronize te chwazi pa NYSBHOF manm yo komite nominasyon: Randy Gordon, Henry Hascup, Don Majeski, Ron McNair, Jim Monteverde and Neil Terens.
Tout bokseur bezwen yo dwe inaktif pou omwen twa ane pou yo kalifye pou NYSBHOF endiksyon, ak tout entronize dwe te abite nan Eta New York pou yon pòsyon enpòtan nan karyè boksè yo oswa pandan pwemye a nan karyè respektif yo. Biyè yo pwi a $150.00 pou chak granmoun ak $60.00 pou timoun (anba 16) and IT includes a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, kòmanse nan 12:30 p.m. AK, osi byen ke yon dine kou konplè (pwemye kòt, fish, or poultry) epi yo louvri ba pandan tout jounen an. Yo disponib pou achte tikè lè w kontakte prezidan NYSBHOF Bob Duffy nan 516.313.2304 oswa depcomish@aol.com.
HALL OF FAME BOXING ETA NEW YORK Klas nan 2012: Carmen Basilio, Mike McCallum, Mike Tyson, Jake LaMotta, Riddick Bowe, Carlos Ortiz, Vito Antuofermo, Emile Griffith, "Sik" Ray Robinson, Gene Tunney, Benny Leonard, Tony Canzoneri, Harold Lederman, Steve Acunto, Jimmy Glenn, Gil Clancy, Ray Arcel, Nat Fleischer, Bill Gallo ak Arthur Mercante, Sr.
Klas nan 2013: Jack Dempsey, Johnny Dundee, Sandy Saddler, Maxie Rosenbloom, Joey Archer, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland, Bobby Cassidy, Doug Jones, Junior Jones, James "Buddy" McGirt, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Bob arom, Shelly Finkel, Tony Graziano, Larry Merchant, Teddy Brenner, Mike Jacobs, Tex Rickard ak Don Dunphy.
Klas nan 2014: Floyd Patterson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Billy Backus, Kevin Kelley, Juan LaPorte, Gerry Cooney, Mustafa Hamsho, Howard Davis, Jr, Lou Ambers, Jack Britton, Terry McGovern, Teddy Atlas, Lou DiBella, Steve Farhood, Gene Moore, Angelo prosperous, Whitey Bimstein, Koutum D'Amato, William Muldoon ak Tom O'Rourke.
Klas nan 2015: Sayil Mamby, Joey Giamba, Johnny Persol, Harold Weston, Lonnie Bradley, Pòl Berlenbach, Billy Graham, Frankie Genaro, Bob Miller, Tommy Ryan, Jimmy Slattery, Bob Duffy, Mike Katz, Tommy Gallagher, Bruce Silverglade, Charley Goldman, Jimmy Johnston, Cedric Kushner, Harry Markson, Damon Runyon, and Al Weill.
Klas nan 2016: Arawon Davis, Charles Murray, Vilomar Fernandez, Edwin Viruet, Hector "Macho" Camacho, Rocky Graziano, Rocky Kansas, Joe Lynch, Joe Miceli, Ed Brophy, Joe DeGuardia, Randy Gordon, Dennis Rappaport, Howie Albert, Freddie Brown, Howard Cosell, , and Jimmy Jacobs.
Klas nan 2017: Gaspar Ortega, Renaldo "Mesye." Snipes, Doug Dewitt, "Bronx Bomber la" Alex Ramos, Dick Tiger, Jose Torres, "Nonpareil" Jack Dempsey, Don Majeski, Ron Katz, Stan Hoffman, Bobby Bartels, Hank Kaplan, Al Gavin, Arthur Donovan, and Dan Parker.
Klas nan 2018: Lou "Honey Boy" Del Valle, Jake Rodriguez, Terrence ali, "Ti bebe" Joe Mesi, Kid Chokola, James J. "Msye Jim" Corbett, Jack McAuliffe, Billy Costello, Pi bon Bettina Ralph "Tiger" Jones, Charley Norkus, Dave Anderson, Pete Brodsky, Herb Goldman, Bobby Goodman, Melvina Lathan, Ron Scott Stevens, Johnnie Addie, Johnny Bos, Murray Goodman, Bert Randolph Sugar ak Sam Taub.
Klas nan 2019: Wilfredo Benitez, Dick DiVeronica, Rogelio Tuur, Davey Vasquez, Michael Olajide, Monte Barrett, Jimmy Carter, Al "Bummy" Davis, Marty Servo, Roland LaStarza, Paddy DeMarco, Sid Terris, Leach "The Fighting Dantis" Lakwa, Don wa, Jan McKaie, Steve Albert, Arthur Mercante, Jr, Bob Jackson, Dewey Fragetta, Johnny LoBianco, Wayne Kelly, Harry Hill, Jimmy Cannon, ak Joe Dwyer.
PITTSBURGH (Septanm 8, 2021) – Professional boxing returns to the Greater Pittsburgh area Saturday night, Septanm 18, as Gionta Management presents “Murrysville Madness” at Murrysville SportZone in Murrysville, Pennsylvania.
An amateur show, co-promoted by Gionta Management and Kastle Boxing of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, will take center stage during the afternoon, kòmanse nan 12 p.m. with a separate admission of $20.00
“I hope to continue promoting shows here (30-minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh) in this region moving forward,” promoter Derek Gionta said. “With another friend of mine promoting here, we can keep these guys busy, and look forward to moving them into bigger opportunities.”
Pittsburgh junior lightweight Matt “Sweet Child” Conway (19-2, 8 Ko), the reigning IBA Intercontinental Junior Lightweight Champion, will headline “Murrysville Madness” in the 8-round main event against an opponent to be finalized.
In the 6-round co-featured event, Pittsburgh super middleweight Kiante Irving (9-0, 9 Ko), yon 2018 National Golden Gloves Champion, plans to keep his perfect pro record intact against Antonio Louis Hernandez (5-11-3, 3 Ko).
Ohio lightweight Ryizeemmion “The Humble Beast” Ford (5-1-0, 3 Ko) steps up in his first scheduled 6-rounder versus an opponent to be determined.
A 4-round featherweight match between Buffalo’s pro-debuting Joe Reed and Kyrgyzstan-native Baszybek Baratov (4-1-2, 1 KO), fighting out of Monroeville, PA, has the potential to steal the show.
2019 National Golden Gloves Champion Chatiqua “Tika” Hemingway (1-0), managed by Split-T Management, is slated to be in action against a female super middleweight to be determined.
Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in 4-round matches is Pittsburgh super middleweight Eric Lomax (3-0, 2 Ko) vs, Taurean Bogguess (0-2), Pennsylvania’s pro-debuting middleweight Paul Palombo vs. Jereiah Yeager (1-1, 1 KO), and Pittsburgh super lightweight and Matt Conway’s brother, “Maverick” Mike Conway (3-2-1, 1 KO), vs. Joshua Zimmerman (0-3).
Kat se sijè a chanjman.
Biyè yo pwi a $125.00 rinsid, $60.00 ak $40.00 floor seating, ak $50.00 reserved seating, epi ki disponib yo achte lè w rele 412.759.0407.
Pòt louvri nan 6 p.m. ET with the first bout starting at 7 p.m. AK.
Tampa, FL (Septanm 7, 2021) – Fire Fist Boxing Promotions returns to Banquet Masters in Clearwater, FL Saturday, Oktòb 16.
The card is presented in association with Pahlavan Promotions and tickets are on sale atbit.ly/boxing-tickets oswa lè w rele 727-525-3159.
Pòt louvri nan 5:30 PM and first fight is scheduled for 6:30.
Headlining this exciting evening of boxing will be a ten round 140 pound showdown between St. Petersburg, FL’s Joseph Fernandez and Panama’s Jose Forero for the ABF Atlantic championship.
Fernandez,13-3-3 (4 KO nan), is riding a 6 fight win streak and stopped his last three foes. A crowd favorite in the Tampa Bay region, Fernandez most recently scored a sixth round stoppage of 33 fight veteran Carlos Pena.
The heavy-handed Forero has a record of 13-8-1 ak 11 ranport pa pentch. He’s faced several notable foes including George Kambosos, Jaime Arboleda and former world champion Jezreel Corrales. In Forero’s last fight he put forth an admirable effort in a 9thround stoppage defeat against contender Willian Silva.
In an explosive eight round matchup where somebody’s 0 must go, heavyweight Geovanny “La Bestia” Bruzon puts his 6-0 record on the line against 5-0 Lenier Pero. Both fighters are originally from Cuba and have decorated amateur backgrounds. The winner of this contest will take a significant step forward in the heavyweight division.
Local favorite Arnold Hill of St Petersburg meets Michigan’s Emmanuel Sanchez in a six round middleweight contest.
Plant City, FL based Brazilian lightweight Willian “Baby Face” Silva and light heavyweight Imran Haddabah of St Petersburg are scheduled to appear against opponents to be named. Additional bouts will be added shortly.
“We’re glad to be back in Clearwater at the beautiful Banquet Masters venue working alongside our friends at Pahlavan Promotions,” said Jody Caliguire of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. “This card has a good mix of everything – local talent, international boxers plus a rare matchup between undefeated and highly skilled heavyweights. I’m looking forward to seeing everybody on the 16th."
For more information on Fire Fist Boxing Promotions, visit Firefistboxing.net or Facebook.com/firefistboxing.
“None of his accomplishments matter on Sunday night. I’m sending him into retirement and turning him into a meme,” – Paul “Jake does all the things to build the fight, but we’re really here now. He’s getting hurt on Sunday,” – Woodley Renowned Content Creator and Unbeaten Pro Boxer Paul and Former UFC Champion Woodley Square Off and Preview SHOWTIME PPV Headliner Taking Place This Sunday, Out 29 from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland Klike sou HERE pou Photos soti nan Amanda Westcott / chotim CLEVELAND(Out 26, 2021) – Renowned content creator and unbeaten pro boxerJake “The Problem Child” Pauland former UFC championTyron “The Chosen One” Woodleywent face-to-face and continued their war of words during a heated final press conference as the two fight camps nearly came to blows Thursday before they settle their rivalry in the ring this Sunday, Out 29 headlining a SHOWTIME PPV from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
Thursday’s press conference also featured the fighters who will be competing on the jam-packed lineup of undercard attractions. Puerto Rican starAmanda "Deal nan Imobilye" Serrano will defend her featherweight titles against super bantamweight championYamileth Mercadoin the co-feature of the PPV telecast, ki kòmanse nan 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
Ansyen chanpyon nan lemonn Ivan Baranchyk returns to take on unbeaten Cleveland-nativeMontana renmen in a 10-round super lightweight fight, while U.K. zetwal Daniel “Dynamite” Duboisak Tommy “TNT” Furymake their U.S. debuts in separate bouts, as Dubois facesJuiseppe Angelo Cusumanoin a 10-round heavyweight fight, while Fury duelsAnthony Taylor nan yon konfwontasyon sis-wonn.
In action taking place prior to the pay-per-view, undefeated Cleveland-native and 2016 U.S. Zolenpik Charles Conwell squares off against unbeatenJuan Carlos Rubioin a 10-round super welterweight tilt.
Here is what the press conference participants had to say Thursday:
JAKE PAUL
“When I started boxing, I didn’t think I’d be here this fast. My original goal was to fight Conor McGregor or Floyd Mayweather, because I knew I would have a big enough pay-per-view draw to do those things. Now I want to become world champion. I want to fight and beat Canelo Alvarez. This has been a fast, quick roller coaster ride, but I didn’t expect to be here. I just knew I loved fighting and I knew I was good at it.
“This is an exciting time. I’m bringing it home for Cleveland. We knew that when we teamed up with SHOWTIME, that this would be a huge event. This is turning into a historic moment.
“Tyron Woodley is ‘The Chosen One’, we chose him to get his ass beat. None of his accomplishments matter on Sunday night. I’m sending him into retirement and turning him into a meme. People are going to see all of my skills. People are going to be surprised. I haven’t shown anything yet. I might come out southpaw. Sa a se pati mwen ap vini soti.
“It’s going to be another show on Sunday. I’m putting on another masterful performance and a boxing clinic. This guy is going to sleep and getting turned into another meme. Just like his friend Ben Askren. After Sunday, nobody is ever going to talk about Woodley ever again. He’s a speed bump on the road of my career.
“There’s no other fighter that’s 3-0 and taking fights against champions. I want challenges and I want to push myself. I was much more motivated in training camp because I know this is a dangerous opponent. I expect him to come out sharp and I expect this to be a fun one.
“I’m polarizing, I get it. I don’t care what people think. Most people aren’t like that. They’re scared to rub people the wrong way. Some people want to see me lose, but I’m here to stay.
“A fight against Tommy Fury makes sense. That’s a huge fight. It seems to be right in the palm of both of our hands. We do have to go out and perform on Sunday. I want to see how the U.S. crowd receives him. I want to see if he has that star power this whole entire week. He doesn’t have the big pay-per-view numbers that Tyron Woodley has, or even a Ben Askren. Those guys sold tons of pay-per-views. No one has seen a Tommy Fury fight.
“There’s no real respect between us. I’m going to show that winning a UFC championship doesn’t mean anything in the world of boxing.”
TYRON WOODLEY
“I’m almost falling asleep over here listening to this guy. It’s disgusting how much of a clown people have to be to be recognized. He’s got the appearance of being about that action down, but I’m really like that.
“This is the fight game. You can say what you want to say and you can do what you think fighters do. Jake does all the things to build the fight, but we’re really here now. He’s getting hurt on Sunday.
“All the people around him have lied to him. They don’t want to lose their bag. They’re not pushing him. You can come out with that dumb robot, li pa gen pwoblèm. You’re getting knocked out.
“I’m just really ready to fight. I don’t have any shenanigans or B.S. I should bring him some wipes to clean himself up when I knock him out on Sunday.
“He hasn’t shown me anything yet. Real recognize real. I don’t worry about what anyone on the outside is saying. I’m worried about bringing that action.
“I’m going crazy on Sunday. Nan fen jounen an, it’s been a long time coming. I’m thankful for my team that’s supported me but I’m also thankful for everyone who counted me out. When everyone comes against you, it shows how powerful what you’re about to do is.
“I think in general with combat sports, one person does something and people want to replicate it. This is a real fight though. If you look at the way we’re built, this is a real fight. Some people took this lightly and that’s why they came up short against him. We’ve been training since before this fight was even signed.
“All camps have highs and lows. You have to fight through adversity. With me mentally, it was a lot easier when we were having fun. It was passionate and you had people watching your every move and monitoring your every step. I’m just very grateful to all my coaches. Pou mwen, this is just a lot of fun. I haven’t had fun in a long time, to be real. I loved this training camp. It was one of my most fun ever.”
AMANDA SERRANO
“I want to thank Jake for putting his faith in me and pushing to get me on this card. This is going to be two champions going at each other and leaving it all in the ring.
“These belts are my babies. It’s going to be very hard for her to beat me and take these back to Mexico. She’s going home empty-handed. I thank Mercado for taking the fight, but she’s not winning.
“I train and fight to be the best in the world. I hope that people can acknowledge that the women are champions as well and that we work as hard as the men. I’m showing everyone that women’s boxing is great too.”
YAMILETH MERCADO
“I’m coming up in weight, but I’m one of the biggest fighters at 122. I’m not worried at all about going up a division for this fight.
“I’m very well prepared and I feel strong. I’m confident that I’m going to win on Sunday and prove that I’m up to the challenge. We’re going to surprise a lot of people.”
DANIEL DUBOIS
“This is my U.S. premye, so I want to look good and win in devastating fashion. I’m a seek and destroy fighter and that’s what I’m bringing again.
“This guy is right for me and I’m ready for the fight. It’s going to be a spectacular debut and I’m going to announce my presence with a lot of power and skill.”
JUISEPPE ANGELO CUSUMANO
“We are both big power punchers and we’re exciting fighters. We like to fight and bang on the inside. There’s going to be a lot of punches thrown for as long as this lasts . That’s what we’re going to come out and do.
“It’s the heavyweight division. It only takes one punch. That’s what people love about this division. I can’t wait to get in the ring on Sunday night.”
Oy BARANCHYK
“I’m excited to be here and fighting on this show. I learned a lot from my last fight. I put in a great training camp so that I can show my new weapons. I just need to take everything from my training camp and bring it into the ring.
“I think Jake Paul is very, very good for boxing. It’s good to have these famous guys join professional boxing because it helps the fighters. It’s good for promoting the sport. I don’t know what will happen in the fight on Sunday night. Jake Paul is young and he’s hungry. But Tyron Woodley is a tough guy. He’s a professional fighter and we will see.”
MONTANA LOVE
“A win is going to put the whole division on notice. They know I’m coming. I’ve worked with plenty of champions and been in plenty of camps. Koulye a,, everybody watching is going to see what I’m going to do.
“This fight means everything for my career. I’m introducing myself to the 140-pound division with my fight on Sunday. Beating an ex-champion will definitely put me in a whole new category.
“My city is behind me 100%. They know how I’m coming. We’re training hard and we’re excited for this. All of Jake’s fans are going to be my fans after Sunday.”
“Gervonta Davis came up to my weight. He got a title. Congratulations on that. Koulye a,, if he’s ready to keep it or not, that’s on him. But if he does keep it, we want the fight.”
TOMMY FURY
“I’m very happy to be in Cleveland and performing for everyone. Everyone is very familiar with Tyson, and they’re about to learn all about what I bring. I’m coming with my own package and my own game and you’re going to see that on Sunday night.
“If Taylor thinks I’ve overlooked him, he’s dead wrong. I’ve been grueling for eight weeks like I’m fighting for the world titles. Sunday night, I’ll get the job done, and then I can think about what could be next for me.
“Anthony Taylor can’t get off his phone and stop doing autographs. I haven’t been on my phone in five weeks. I’ve been living and training like a demon. I don’t care about fame, and I don’t care about money. All I want is to be a world champion.”
ANTHONY TAYLOR
“I know he’s overlooking me. Tommy is here just to face off with Jake Paul. But I’m here to fight. Don’t look down on me. Just because he beat up six bums, doesn’t mean he’s going to beat me up.
“He’s not going to stop me. He’s fought nobody. I’m not that guy you’re just going to run through. We’re not cut from the same cloth, and he’s not the same as his brother. He’s not ready for me.”
CHARLES CONWELL
“It’s amazing to fight back at home in my city. I’ve had a lot of local support back here throughout the years and there are a lot of people here who haven’t been able to see me fight.
“To have all the support I’ve gotten leading up to fight, I’m just more ready than ever to put on a show and let everyone know what I’m about.”
JUAN CARLOS RUBIO
“It’s true that I haven’t fought anyone on Charles’ level, but I feel strong, I’m well prepared and I’m ready to give a show to the people of Cleveland.
“We’re going to see if he’s ready for the next level of competition. We won’t know until we step in the ring. But I’m definitely going to give it my all and give him a test.”
STEPHEN Espinoza, Prezidan, Espò & Programmation evènman, Chotim Networks Inc.
“SHOWTIME has been in boxing a long time. We have a long history in the sport. But the thing about boxing is that it always has a way of surprising you. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes someone like Jake Paul to upset the apple cart. I’m excited to see the sport innovate, change and evolve.
“I’m very proud of this card. We have some of the best fighters in the world on this card, from world champions to up-and-coming fighters and promising prospects. This card has a bit of everything.
“This card is filled with fighters who didn’t listen when they were told no. No one on this card has been handed anything. They’ve all beaten the odds. I’m proud to have every one of them on this card.
“The great thing about boxing, is that on some level, nothing matters until you get into the ring. To borrow a phrase, ‘boxing don’t lie’. Boxing is the ultimate truth-teller. When Sunday night rolls around, your resume and your following doesn’t matter. For all the hype and hoopla, make no mistake, these are fights. The purest form of competition. The great thing about boxing is, when two competitors enter that ring, each fighter gets a chance to rewrite their own history. It all comes down to that moment of truth on Sunday night.”
Undefeated Eridson Garcia crowned NABF Super Featherweight Champion
RJJ Boxing Official Results from Texas
HUMBLE, Texas (Out 27, 2021) – Houston boxerEridson Garcia (14-0, 9 Ko) remained undefeated and captured the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF) Super Featherweight Championship, winning the main event last night on the latest installment of RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS, presented by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing in association with Next Up Fight and the World Cup Boxing Series, at Humble Civic Center, Humble, Texas.
Fights were streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, ak James “Smitty” Smith (blow-by-blow) and former WBA World super lightweight championRoger Prograis(color commentator) calling the action from ringside To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS, tanpri vizite www.ufcfightpass.com.
The 27-year-old Garcia, who is a native of the Dominican Republic, took a 10-round unanimous decision in convincing fashion from intra-state rivalArmando Frausto (9-2-1, 5 Ko), fighting out of La Marque, Texas.
Nan evènman an ko-chin an tap, Detroit middleweightWilfred Harris, Jr. (19-1-1, 9 Ko) ak Vaughn “The Animal” Alexander (15-6-1, 9 Ko), fought to an 8-round draw. Alexander, of Saint Louis (MO), is the older brother of brother of 3-time, 2-division World championDevon Alexander.
There was another draw on last night’s RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS as Austin (TX) super ki lejè Robert Kevin Garcia (8-0-1, 6 Ko) ak Antonius Grable (3-1-1, 3 Ko), of Sarasota, Florida, fought to a 6-round draw.
In the opening UFC FIGHT PASS bout of the evening, Houston middleweightEugene Hill, Jr. (2-0, 2 Ko) blasted out New Mexico’sShane Hall (0-2) at the 45-seconds mark of the opening round. Hall dropped Hall early and the fight was quickly stopped after a subsequent flurry of unanswered punches.
Houston lightweight prospectLuis Acosta (12-0, 11 Ko) remained perfect as a professional, registering his 12thvictory with 11 debouchur, versus Italian-bornChristian Danilo Guido, who fights out of Argentina, midway through round one.
Veteran Houston super featherweightPablo “The Lethal Mosquito” Cruz (22-4, 6 Ko) out-boxed his Mexican opponent, Jonathan “Zorro” Lecona Ramos (18-32-5, 6 Ko) en route to a 6-round unanimous decision.
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MAIN EVENT – VACANT NABF SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Eridson Garcia (14-0, 9 Ko), Houston, TX WDEC10 (98-91, 97-92, 96-93) Armando Frausto (9-2-1, 5 Ko), La Marque, TX (Garcia won the NABF super featherweight title)
Renowned Content Creator and Unbeaten Pro Boxer Paul and Former UFC Champion Woodley Show Off Skills Ahead of SHOWTIME PPV Headliner This Sunday, Out 29 soti nan Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland Klike sou HERE pou Photos soti nan Amanda Westcott / chotim CLEVELAND(Out 25, 2021) – Renowned content creator and unbeaten pro boxerJake “The Problem Child” Pauland former UFC championTyron “The Chosen One” Woodleykicked off fight week on Wednesday with an open to the public media workout before they headline on SHOWTIME PPV this Sunday, Out 29 from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
The media workout also featured fighters who will be competing in undercard action, including Puerto Rican star and WBC/WBO Featherweight World ChampionAmanda "Deal nan Imobilye" Serrano, who will enter the ringin the PPV co-feature, ansyen chanpyon nan lemonn Ivan Baranchyk and unbeaten Cleveland-nativeMontana renmen, who meet in a 10-round attraction, plus U.K. zetwal Daniel “Dynamite” Duboisak Tommy “TNT” Fury, who compete in separate PPV undercard bouts.
Rounding out the participants on Wednesday was 2016 U.S. Olympian and Cleveland-nativeCharles Conwell, who will enter the ring for an undercard showdown prior to the PPV.
The Cleveland-native Paul will be looking to thrill his hometown crowd on Sunday night topping a stacked night of action as he takes on the toughest test of his burgeoning boxing career in the dangerous and accomplished Woodley.
Here is what the fighters had to say Wednesday from Public Square in Cleveland:
JAKE PAUL
“I couldn’t have thought about a moment like this. I couldn’t have dreamt it. That’s why I was just looking around. Mwen te tankou, ‘how am I here?’ This is the city that made me and to bring this one home is the perfect crescendo to my boxing career that’s just starting out. Looking around and seeing friends and family, seeing this beautiful city, I’m just having fun. I’m trying to soak it all in because you don’t get moments like this twice in life.
“Tyron said he’s training like he’s fighting Mike Tyson. Floyd Mayweather is training him and you can tell he’s in shape. He’s got the six pack back. He’s looking good. He’s not messing around. This is his biggest fight ever and the whole MMA community is counting on him to represent them and to get the ‘W’. Malerezman, that’s not going to happen. And when I beat him, there will be no excuses because he was being trained by Floyd Mayweather. Because Jorge Masvidal said he was going to knock me out. Because he took this camp and had a 14-week camp. He has no excuses.
"Mwen renmen boksè. I fell in love with it. There’s something about knocking someone out and cracking someone in the face. My whole life has been a fight. I never got anything handed to me so I feel like I’m at home. I feel like I was put on this earth to fight. And I like challenges. I’m driven by challenges.
“Boxing is a 24-7 travay. The training camp – sleep, manje, recovery, no partying, no distractions – all of that type of stuff makes it the hardest thing I’ve done in my life. Plis, the promotional side of it. I’ve probably done 75 interviews in the past three weeks. It’s non-stop.”
TYRON WOODLEY
“All camps have highs and lows. You have to fight through adversity. With me mentally it was a lot easier when we were having fun. It was passionate and you had people watching your every move and monitoring your every step. I’m just very grateful to all my coaches. Pou mwen, this is just a lot of fun. I haven’t had fun in a long time, to be real. I loved this training camp. It was one of my most fun ever.
“I don’t have any issue with Jake Paul. Only issue is he signed the contract. He’s trying his very best to play the mind games. But I’m a man. I don’t play kids’ games.
“There’s a lot of things in MMA you can get away with. In MMA you can make excuses like, ‘Coach, I’ve got to watch out for a kick or get ready for the take takedown.’ So we make all these excuses. None of those excuses are allowed.
“The times I worked with Floyd [Mayweather], he was very vocal. You couldn’t do nothing wrong. And that’s what makes him so great. In MMA we over-do it a lot, but it doesn’t always transition into power. It doesn’t always transition into accuracy. He gave me the foundation of how he beat everyone he did.”
AMANDA SERRANO
“Jake Paul is the main event, but he’s not the main attraction. I am going to make sure I steal the spotlight from him and entice people to enjoy female boxing and to understand that women can fight and put on shows, and showcase that we’re deserving of this opportunity.
“It’s a Puerto Rican champion versus a Mexican champion. That’s enough said. She’s young and hungry and wants my titles, but I’ve worked super hard for those titles and it’s not going to be an easy task to take them away from me.
“I bring excitement, knockout power, skills, and a great chin as well. I’ve been boxing since I was eighteen years old. Boxing is all I have known. I’ve dedicated and sacrificed my whole life to the sport of boxing.
“I fight for the sport of women’s boxing. It’s not for me, it’s for the future girls coming into the sport.”
Oy BARANCHYK
“I’m excited. I’m hungry and I’m ready for the next challenge. He’s never fought anybody like me. He’s never been ten rounds. I’m ready for a long-distance fight.
“Of course he’s going to try to move around a lot and box me. But this is no problem for me. I’ve changed my style a little bit. I will try to show everybody the new Ivan Baranchyk.
“We will see what’s next for me. Dwa koulye a, I just need to fight Montana Love. We will see what happens after that.”
MONTANA LOVE
“There’s a lot of motivation from fighting in my hometown. Mwen trè eksitan. I’m happy to be in this position. It’s very rare that these kinds of events come to Cleveland. I hope there’s more to come. It’s a dream come true to fight in front of thousands of fans. My friends, fanmi mwen. I get emotional at times being here and having this opportunity is great.
“I just have to be myself on Sunday night. I’ve been doing this since I was five years old. I just have to pull everything out of my arsenal. Hopefully Ivan pushes me. I think he will push me so that I can show the next level.
“I’m just focused on this fight that’s in front of me. My only goal right now is to be victorious on Sunday night. Apre sa, we’ll look to do a title eliminator after that and then I’ll fight for a world title.
“I’m expecting Ivan Baranchyk to be wild, agresif, fò. With him, it’s not about his skill or anything like that. We expect aggression and wildness.”
DANIEL DUBOIS
“I want to show that I’m all action. I’m not a man of many words, but when I get in that ring, they’re going to see that I’m the real deal. It’s going to be a devastating performance.
"Mwen 23, so with that loss I have just gotten stronger. I’ve had to learn to tighten up my game and that I have flaws, so I’ve just been working on that. This is going to be like my debut.
“I’m full of confidence and I’m ready to go right now. I can make this fight as easy as I want it to be in my opinion. I’m the next one coming through. I’m destined to be a world champion, that’s my goal.”
TOMMY FURY
“This is my first fight in the U.S. But I’m used to it, it’s not my first rodeo because since I was a young kid I watched Tyson fight Klitschko and I’ve always been there on fight week and watched how he handled himself on fight week and thought when my time comes, which is now, I’m going to do the exact same thing. So I flew my team out here and we do what Tyson did, and it’s easy work.
“To be a Fury you grow up to be a fighter, and there’s nothing else. It’s fight, batay, batay. As a kid, you don’t do nothing else. It’s fight, batay, batay. And that’s all I’ve done my entire life. I’ve been around fighters. Everyone in my family does it and now it’s my time.
“I don’t feel one bit of pressure because there’s only pressure when you try to live up to somebody. I’ve said this time and time again there will never ever be another Tyson Fury. No one will ever come close. I’m only trying to do the best I can do. And as long as I’m being the best version of Tommy Fury, I don’t care about anything else. I’m only trying to do the best that I can do.”
CHARLES CONWELL
“I’m doing this in front of my family and my friends and want to thank everyone for supporting me. It’s going to be a major event.
"[Juan Carlos Rubio] is an undefeated fighter, 18-0. That means 18 have tried and not succeeded. But on Sunday night it’s a whole different story as he’s fighting a whole different type of fighter he’s never experienced before. There are levels to this boxing game and this one is just going to take me to the top.
"Yeah, I think every fight is a level-up fight at this point in my career. I keep getting to fight on bigger and bigger stages.
“I just want to show the fans what good boxing is and to put on a performance that they can remember me for. Whatever that has to be and if it’s a knockout, I’m going to go out there and do it. I’m going out there and risking everything, just like he is
“The local support is amazing for me. I have a lot of people here supporting me. I’m looking to steal the show, every time. I know there are a lot of great fights on this card, but I’m looking to put on a show.”
